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Super Torch

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Product
Super Torch
Hazard
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The product’s button battery compartment is not adequately secured, and the button batteries are accessible. The product is also missing warning information about: the dangers of button/coin batteries to children what to do when a person suspects someone has swallowed or placed a button/coin battery inside any part of their body. Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal. In Australia, children have suffered serious injuries or died from swallowing button/coin batteries. If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button/coin battery: Call Triple Zero (000) if a child is having any difficulty breathing. Call the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26, available 24 hours a day. They can direct you to an appropriate medical facility. Early action can save lives. Do not wait for symptoms to develop.
Action
Stop using the product immediately and keep the batteries out of reach of children. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further assistance with this recall, contact History & Heraldry Australia Pty Ltd. Contact History & Heraldry Australia Pty Ltd Call: 08 9455 1615 Email: sales@historyandheraldry.com.au Visit: https://www.historyandheraldry.com.au
Recall economy
Australia

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Product identification

Product
Super Torch
Product type
Electronics and technology, Button batteries
Recall economy
Australia
Record language
English · en

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Published description

Keyring with small LED light that contains a button battery. Affected product codes range from 877000001 to 877000492. Please see attached list of affected Super Torch products.

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Risk and action

Hazard
The product does not comply with the mandatory standards for products containing button/coin batteries . The product’s button battery compartment is not adequately secured, and the button batteries are accessible. The product is also missing warning information about: the dangers of button/coin batteries to children what to do when a person suspects someone has swallowed or placed a button/coin battery inside any part of their body. Children are at risk of choking, severe internal burn injuries or death if they swallow or place button/coin batteries inside their bodies. Serious injury can occur in as little as 2 hours and the results can be fatal. In Australia, children have suffered serious injuries or died from swallowing button/coin batteries. If you suspect a child has swallowed or inserted a button/coin battery: Call Triple Zero (000) if a child is having any difficulty breathing. Call the Poisons Information Centre immediately on 13 11 26, available 24 hours a day. They can direct you to an appropriate medical facility. Early action can save lives. Do not wait for symptoms to develop.
Action
Stop using the product immediately and keep the batteries out of reach of children. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. For further assistance with this recall, contact History & Heraldry Australia Pty Ltd. Contact History & Heraldry Australia Pty Ltd Call: 08 9455 1615 Email: sales@historyandheraldry.com.au Visit: https://www.historyandheraldry.com.au

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Manufacturing and distribution

Manufacturer
History & Heraldry (Australia) Pty Ltd
Manufacturing country/countries
China (People's Republic of)

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